The Core i3-4160 is a slower gaming CPU than the Core i7-4790K, however, it's a better value for money, as it's CA$88.64 cheaper!
Advantages of the Core i3-4160
- Up to 47% cheaper – CA$98.88 vs CA$187.52
- A better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 39% less energy – 54 vs 88 Watts
Advantages of the Core i7-4790K
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 8 vs 4 threads
Core i3-4160 vs Core i7-4790K for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Average FPS
179
96%
Min 1% FPS
119
97%
Price, CA$
CA$98.88
100%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$0.55/FPS
100%
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Average FPS
186
100%
Min 1% FPS
123
100%
Price, CA$
CA$187.52
52%
Value, CA$/FPS
CA$1/FPS
55%
Core i3-4160 vs Core i7-4790K in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i3-4160 vs Core i7-4790K in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i3-4160 vs Core i7-4790K in core CPU performance specifications
Core i3-4160
Jul 21st, 2014
Cores
2-core
50%
L3 Cache
3 MB
38%
Base Frequency
3.6 GHz
90%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
MHz
Core i7-4790K
May 1st, 2014
Cores
4-core
100%
L3 Cache
8 MB
100%
Base Frequency
4 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.4 GHz
100%
Max. DDR3 RAM Speed
1600 MHz
100%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i3-4160 | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i7-4790K |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jul 21st, 2014 | Release Date | May 1st, 2014 |
| Not Available | MSRP | $350.00 |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1150 | Socket | Intel Socket 1150 |
| Haswell | Codename | Haswell |
54 W | Power Consumption | 88 W |
| Performance | ||
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 8 |
| 3.6 GHz | Base Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| Non-Turbo | Turbo Frequency | 4.4 GHz |
| 3 MB | L3 Cache | 8 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR3 | RAM | DDR3 @ 1600 MHz |
| Intel HD 4400 | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 |
| No | Overclockable | Yes |
